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Big Show with Rusic & Rose

THE FAN Radio Network

Start your mornings with George Rusic and Matt Rose as they discuss the biggest stories in sports and the teams that matter most to Calgary fans. Airing live on Sportsnet 960 The FAN weekdays from 6am-9am MT.

Location:

Calgary, AB

Description:

Start your mornings with George Rusic and Matt Rose as they discuss the biggest stories in sports and the teams that matter most to Calgary fans. Airing live on Sportsnet 960 The FAN weekdays from 6am-9am MT.

Language:

English

Contact:

#240, 2723 - 37 Ave NE Calgary, Alberta T1Y 5R8 403-240-4444


Episodes
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Famous People You've Competed Against!

5/16/2025
Hour 3 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matty Rose is on demand! To kick off hour the guys take your best texts of the day. George played ball hockey against the Kipper Kid so we asked you what celebrity or pro athlete have you competed against? (21:08) Later, Patrick Dumas gives his reactions to his Winnipeg Jets extending their series with the Dallas Stars. The guys discuss if the Jets are capable of getting this series back to Winnipeg for Game 7. Later, Mitch Fox joins the show for the Speargrass Golf Show! Mitch tells us about his attempt to qualify for the US Open. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Duration:00:47:53

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Brent Krahn Returns! + Frank Seravalli

5/16/2025
Hour 2 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on Demand! To kick off the hour the guys are joined by Brent Krahn! Krahn and the guys discuss the night that was and the night ahead in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Krahn gives his reactions to Connor Hellebuyck putting up a shutout in game 5 and what he expects from him in game 6 on the road. (18:32) Later on, Frank Seravalli joins the show! Frank and the guys discuss Winnipeg's chances as they force a game 6, Heiskanen's game since returning, how the Oilers matchup against the Stars/ Jets, if the Leafs can force a game 7 tonight, Mitch Marner's future with the Maple Leafs, the Canucks going with Adam Foote as their new head coach and more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Duration:00:42:11

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The NHL Playoffs Roll on + The Rose Report!

5/16/2025
Hour 1 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off show the guys discuss beer league sports. George played against the Kipper kid in floor hockey last night so we asked the text line, what celebrity/ pro athlete have you competed with? The guys then preview the night ahead in the playoffs as the Leafs look to avoid elimination in game 6. (22:30) Later on, Matty Rose gets you all caught up on the world of sports in the Rose Report! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Duration:00:51:22

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Jamie Dodd on the Latest in Vancouver!

5/15/2025
Hour 2 of the Big Show + with Patrick Dumas is on demand! To Kick of hour 2 Patrick is joined by Canucks Talk Host for Sportsnet 650, Jamie Dodd! Jamie breaks down how Adam Foote Was named Head Coach of the Vancouver Canucks, and what were the reasons behind the decision. Then they get into Elias Pettersson's situation and where his future is with the Canucks. Then they talk about eh signing on Defense prospect Tom Willander. Lastly they touch on some possible Free Agency options for the Canucks. (27:21) Later on, on guys touch on the Toronto Maple Leafs continued struggle to meet the moment. and then they get into on if tonight is the end of the line for the Winnipeg Jets. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Duration:00:46:24

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Oilers Finish Kings + Zach Worden!

5/15/2025
Hour 1 of the Big Show + with Patrick Dumas is on demand! To open the hour Patrick and GVP are talking all things NHL Playoffs! They start with the strong play of the Edmonton Oilers in their series against the Vegas Golden Knights. Then they talk about the Toronto Maple Leafs somehow hitting a new low. (21:34) Later on, Patrick is joined by Associate Editor at sportsnet.ca, Zach Worden! They dive into the Blue Jays righting the ship of late and discuss the biggest reasons why that has happened. They then talk about some of the injury questions surrounding the team, and specifically it's pitching. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Duration:00:42:59

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Flames or Leafs Fans, Who has It Worse?

5/15/2025
Hour 3 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matty Rose is on demand! To kick off hour the guys have a conversation that compares the Flames and the Maple Leafs. George asks the guys, over the last 25 years would you rather be a Flames fan over a Maple Leafs fan? (21:01) Later, Oilers Columnist Mark Spector joins the show! Spec speaks on the Oilers winning a low event game 5 to advance to the Western Conference finals again, Stuart Skinner putting up another Shutout, the Oilers depth being their driving force so far, Evander Kane's impact despite not playing all regular season, the Oilers blue line holding strong despite Ekholm still being sidelined, changes Knoblauch has made throughout the postseason and more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Duration:00:44:21

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Checking in on the Jays w/ Kevin Barker + Greg Wyshynski!

5/15/2025
Hour 2 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on Demand! To kick off the hour the guys are joined by Greg Wyshynski to talk Stanley Cup Playoffs! Wysh speaks on the Hurricanes/ Capitals series becoming the bud of everyone's jokes, the Leafs getting owned by the Panthers in Game 5, Auston Matthews' lack of scoring in the playoffs, Rantanen dominating the series against Winnipeg, a couple of coaching hires made yesterday and more! (23:36) Later on, Kevin Barker joins the show! Kevin speaks on if their is more optimism around the Blue Jays this season, the Blue Jays starting to hit the long ball a little bit more, if this offensive run by the Jays is sustainable, Bo Bichette's season so far, Daulton Varsho making an impact on both sides of the ball and more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Duration:00:49:58

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The Leafs... Leaf + The Morning Report!

5/15/2025
Hour 1 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off show the guys discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs getting completely destroyed by the Florida Panthers in game 5 of their series. Resident Leafs fan Connor Gronsdahl voices his frustrations with the Leafs after that game. The guys also discuss the Edmonton Oilers advancing to the Western Conference finals after beating Vegas in OT. (24:52) Later on, Matty Rose gets you all caught up on the world of sports in the Rose Report! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Duration:00:46:34

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Dennis Bernstein on the NHL Coaching Carousel!

5/14/2025
Hour 2 of the Big Show + with Patrick Dumas is on demand! To kick off hour Patrick is joined by Sr. Writer for the 4th Period, Dennis Bernstein! Dennis talks about the rumoured hire of Ken Holland to be the new GM in LA. then they discuss some of the wider stories from around the NHL like who's getting hired as coaches around the league, and they close out by discussing some playoff matchups! (27:54) Later on, the guys look at the NFL Schedule release! Next they touch on all the playoff games across the NHL tonight! Then they look at the NBA playoffs at the Cleveland Cavaliers got bounced. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Duration:00:47:08

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Last Night in the NHL + Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic

5/14/2025
Hour 1 of the Big Show + with Patrick Dumas is on demand! To kick off hour 1 Patrick and GVP touch on some of the RFA news as we head towards free agency. Then the guys get into the Winnipeg Jets loss to the Dallas Stars last night and where them Jets go from here down three game to one. Lastly they talk about the Leafs series against the Panthers, and discuss what the Leafs need to do to regain the momentum in this series. (20:46) Later on Patrick is joined by OneSoccer Analyst Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic! Alexandre and Patrick talk about the job done by Canada Men's National Team HC Jesse Marsch one year into the job. Then they get into the next game for the CNMT and who might not be joining the squad. Next they touch on the Alphonso Davies situation between Bayren Munich and Canada Soccer. To close they touch on the Vancouver Whitecaps start to their season and look ahead to their CONCACAF Champions Cup Final. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Duration:00:45:51

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Luke Gazdic on Playoffs + Cam Stewart!

5/14/2025
Hour 3 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matty Rose is on demand! To kick off hour the guys are joined by Luke Gazdic! Luke and the guys discuss where the turning point was for the Oilers to get turned up to full gear during the postseason, Stuart Skinner getting a shutout in his last outing, the line changes that Knoblauch made, the Maple Leafs needing more from Auston Matthews in their series against Florida, if Winnipeg is cooked after falling in game 5 to Dallas and more! (19:38) Later, Cam Stewart joins the show! Cam gets you ready for the PGA Championship with his picks! Cam discusses why Rory could go on a run now that the career grand slam is in his rear view, if Jordan Spieth can complete the grand slam, what to expect from Justin Rose after his runner up finish at the Masters, if Corey Connors can compete this week, longshot picks and more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Duration:00:44:27

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Eric Francis on Flames Off-Season Targets!

5/14/2025
Hour 2 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on Demand! To kick off the hour the guys discuss a couple of stories that George dug up! The guys listen to a clip from Frank Seravalli that outlines the importance of game 5 for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Ilya Kovalchuk racking up over 115 speeding charges in over a year, and Chiefsaholic being sentenced to 32 years in prison. (18:42) Later on, Eric Francis joins the show! Eric and the guys discuss all things Flames offseason including: extension talks with Connor Zary this summer, which RFA is the easiest to sign now that Coronato has signed, what the plan will be for Adam Klapka this summer, if a Dustin Wolf extension will get done this offseason, what's next for Dan Vladar, Rasmus Andersson's future with the Flames and more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Duration:00:46:15

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Boss, Buddy or Sport? + The Rose Report

5/14/2025
Hour 1 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off show the guys discuss phrases that annoy them. George and Matt explain why Boss, Champ, Sport and Buddy are all things that rub them the wrong way. (21:53) Later on, Matty Rose gets you all caught up on the world of sports in the Rose Report! Matty recaps the latest from the NHL playoffs, NBA Playoffs, the Blue Jays, Stampeders, Junior Hockey and More! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Duration:00:51:14

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Are the Caps and Knights Done? + NHL Coaching Vacancies

5/13/2025
The Big Show +with Patricfk Dumas is on demand! To kick off hour Patrick and GVP discuss last night's action from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The guys speak on the game plan shift from Edmonton in game 4, how Vegas can try to bounce back, if the Capitals have met their match in the Hurricanes and more! (28:08) Later on, the guys turn their attention to the NHL coaching carousel. Patrick and GVP give their power rankings for the 6 remaining coaching vacancies. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Duration:00:46:17

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Nick Kypreos Talks Leafs, Oilers and More from Round 2!

5/13/2025
Hour 3 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matty Rose is on demand! To kick off hour the guys are joined by Nick Kypreos! Nick and the guys all things round 2 in the playoffs! Nick speaks on Auston Matthew's lack of production, the struggling Leafs PP, the officiating across the playoffs, the Hurricanes getting solid goaltending from Freddie Anderson, the Oilers getting under the skin of the Golden Knights, Hellebuyck's struggles on the road and more! (25:04) Later, the guys are joined by Sean Reynolds to talk all things Winnipeg Jets! Sean speaks on how Connor Hellebuyck has handled the noise around him during the postseason, the unsung heroes that make up Winnipeg's blueline, how the Jets can limit Mikko Rantanen, Winnipeg getting into penalty trouble throughout the playoffs, if Miro Heiskanen is poised to make a return for Dallas and more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Duration:00:52:55

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Pacific Division Power Rankings + Adam Stanley Live From Quail Hollow!

5/13/2025
Hour 2 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on Demand! To kick off the hour the guys have a conversation on the Pacific Division. The guys discuss which team hinders the Playoff chances for the Flames the most over the next 2-3 seasons. (15:42) Later on, Sportsnet/ Big Show Golf Analyst Adam Stanley joins the program! Adam sets the scene from Quail Hollow for golf's second major the PGA Championship! Adam speaks on the conditions, type of player that will succeed this week, favorites in the field, Jordan Spieth looking for the Grand Slam and more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Duration:00:38:02

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Oilers Rattle the Golden Knights + The Rose Report!

5/13/2025
Hour 1 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off show the guys discuss the Oilers thumping the Vegas Golden Knights in game 4 of their second round series. The guys discuss the Oilers getting after Adin Hill all night, the physicality in the game, the Golden Knights blue line looking old and more! The guys also touch on the Hurricanes taking a 3-1 series lead over the Washington Capitals. (25:15) Later on, Matty Rose gets you all caught up on the world of sports in the Rose Report! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Duration:00:54:07

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Round 2 Whip Around w/ Ryan Dixon!

5/12/2025
The Big Show +with Patricfk Dumas is on demand! To kick off hour Patrick and GVP discuss the weekend that was in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The guys discuss Toronto/ Florida heating up, what they expect from the Oilers tonight, controversy in Jets vs Stars game 3 and more! (24:43) Later on, Patrick is joined by Sportsnet Sr Writer Ryan Dixon joins the show! Ryan and Patrick to continue to the conversation on the playoffs. Ryan speaks on the level of worry for Leafs fans after Florida tied the series, the lack of production from Auston Matthews, if the Jets are in trouble after dropping game 3 to Dallas, who looks like the current cup favorite and more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Duration:00:47:30

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Where Are You Auston Matthews? ft. Daniele Franceschi

5/12/2025
Hour 3 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matty Rose is on demand! To kick off hour the guys are joined by Daniele Franceschi! Daniele and the guys talk all things Leafs vs Panthers! Daniele speaks on Auston Matthews' lack of production, Maple Leafs who have been impactful, what he makes of Florida's game in the last 2 outings and more! (24:51) Later, the guys take your best texts of the day! Today the guys asked, that Leon Draisaitl own goal with 0.4 seconds left was sweeter than *blank*. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Duration:00:42:37

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Brent Krahn Talks Oilers Goaltending, Auston Matthews, Connor Hellebuyck and More!

5/12/2025
Hour 2 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on Demand! To kick off the hour the guys are joined by Brent Krahn! Krahn and the guys discuss the Oilers goaltending after Stuart Skinner returned to the lineup due to a Calvin Pickard injury. Later, they speak on the Florida Panthers evening up their series with the Maple Leafs and how that series will play out as it shifts back to Toronto for game 5. Krahn explains why Toronto needs more from Auston Matthews if they want to win this series. (25:16) Later on, Krahn gives his thoughts on Connor Hellebuyck's record on the road during the postseason. The guys react to a clip from Frank Seravalli that explains why the Jets should consider going to Eric Comrie for game 4. To wrap the hour, Krahn gives his thoughts on the controversial go ahead goal in game 3 between the Jets and Stars. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Duration:00:42:18